Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On January 12, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
f24787d81195c9533b3628cbd7e87afe24510aa1
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 05:02:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.55183,
-115.68066
Temperature
8.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
Mexico
2